VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Distribute this form with a job description
Name:

 
Address:

 

 
Phone Number:

 

 Email:

 
I am interested in volunteering in the following way:

 

 

 

 
I am interested in volunteering in this manner because:

 

 

 

 
I bring the following skills and experience to this ministry:

 

 

 

 
References:  
1. Name

 

 Phone #:

 
Address

 
Relationship to me:

 
References:  
2. Name

 

 Phone #:

 
Address

 
Relationship to me:

 

When you have completed this form, please return it to:

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER INTERVIEW FORM

General Instructions: Modify Questions as Needed

Meet with the volunteer at a mutually acceptable time in a place free from interruptions. Aim to keep the interview between 20-30 minutes. Inform the volunteer that you may be taking notes during the interview, and the answers and notes will be part of the volunteer’s confidential file.

 

Volunteer Name:

Volunteer Position:

Name of Church/Group:

Date, Time and Place of Interview:

 

Tell me the reason you are offering to serve at [parish/organization] and why you are offering at this time.

 

 

 

Tell me about your journey of faith. How has that affected your decision to offer to serve?

 

 

What role do you think the church plays in people’s lives?

 

 

What areas of service are you most interested in at [parish/organization] now and in the future?

 

 

Tell me about the experiences you have had working or volunteering in this type of ministry.

Where? When? For how long?

 

Why did you leave?

 

What part of the experience did you particularly enjoy?

 

What part was a challenge to you?

 

7. Do you have any questions about the position? (good opportunity to review job description)

 

 

Interviewer signature:

Date:

Interview questions courtesy of the Diocese of Toronto